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Tote — Mac App Design & Build

19/10/2026

The Brief

Tote is my own project: a free little Mac app that I designed, built and launched myself. Start dragging a file, give the mouse a quick shake, and a floating tote pops up under your cursor. Drop files in from anywhere, then drag them all out in one go. I made it because the paid apps that do this were more hassle than they were worth. The app is written in Swift and has its own icon and brand. I also built the website at gettote.app, with a news section, a changelog and a privacy page, plus update checks inside the app so people always know when there's a new version. It launched on 19 October 2026, free to download, with an optional Ko-fi tip jar. Windows and Linux versions are next.

Brand Toolkit

Palette

Tote indigo#594DF2
Deep navy#211A6B
Canvas cream#FCF5E6
Gold#FFD700
Teal#5CE6D9

Typography

Plus Jakarta SansWebsite: headings and body
SF Pro (macOS system font)The app itself

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